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You retrace your path through the tall grasses, keeping a watchful eye on the long ridge of hills to your right. Having been steadily outdistanced during your escape from them, the Skarada have since given up the chase and returned to the site of the refugee massacre on the other side of this ridge.

Mindful of the pressing need to reach Vabou before darkness, wearily you and your companions continue southwards across an increasingly gloomy plain. At length you spot a farmstead in the distance. You magnify your vision and see that it has been abandoned; its door swings open and shut in the wind.

Quang says you should investigate it and readily you agree. The Watchers are physically and emotionally exhausted and you are all sorely in need of some rest. Upon reaching the deserted farmstead, you dismount and tie your tired horses to its fence post before entering.

If you wish to volunteer to act as lookout while the others go inside the farm house, turn to 216.

If you choose to enter the farm house with your companions, turn to 308.